OAS Adopts Resolution to Protect Sexual Rights

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OAS Adopts Resolution to Protect Sexual Rights

http://hrw.org/english/docs/2008/06/06/colomb19049.htm
6/6/2008

"(New York, June 6, 2008) – The General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS) has unanimously adopted a resolution condemning human rights violations based on sexual orientation and gender identity, taking a crucial step to end the silence around violence against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in the Americas, Human Rights Watch said today. Human Rights Watch called on OAS member governments to ensure that the resolution is implemented in their countries, and to continue their support for sexual rights internationally"